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A few months ago, the ladies at By Hand London had a pattern sale and I picked up Kim, Elisalex, and Flora dress patterns. I was dying to try Flora and an upcoming wedding provided the perfect opportunity. I learned Continue reading →

Well, what do we have here? Since I’ve been gone, dust bunnies have taken over and grown to the size of small toddlers. I need a broom, a vacuum cleaner, maybe a turbine engine to fight them back. While I’m battling Continue reading →

Next up on my completed sewing list is Colette Patterns’ Myrtle Dress. The pattern is beginner level and can be sewn in a woven or knit. I used a voile viscose challis that I had in my stash for a while. Pattern Continue reading →

I’ve been slacking on my sewing posts, lately. It’s been a few months and I’ve been meaning to blog about the Mabel skirt pattern by Colette Patterns, a self-drafted maxi skirt and a client project. First, up is the Mabel skirt. I Continue reading →

I’m late to the Vogue 1250 bandwagon. This was a HUGE pattern back in 2011 and a quick Google search shows that everyone was working on it. It sat in my stash for a few years while I figured out Continue reading →

I love pencil skirts and try to keep a few in my closet at all times. They’re very feminine and fit in with my love of retro clothing. A few weeks ago I found a black ponte knit at the Continue reading →

I’ve been doing some sewing projects here and there over the last 6 months. I’m slowly but surely learning my machine, the rules and how to break the rules when necessary. I bought this XL green shirt to wear as Continue reading →

Hi everyone. I know that I’ve been gone for a while. Twitter has sucked me in and I’ve neglected my poor space over here. I miss blogging though so I’M BAAAACK! So, how have things been with us? Let’s review. Continue reading →

It’s getting colder now and Li’l T needs an extra layer under his pants. Especially since his pants ride up while I’m carrying him to the car. I used this tutorial from Everything Your Mama Made and More! and within Continue reading →